Mac mini (Late 2012 and earlier): Memory Specifications and Upgrades

Learn about the memory specifications for Mac mini &lpar;Late 2012 and earlier&rpar;.

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Mac mini computers have a single memory slot. This slot accepts a standard PC2700 or PC3200 184-pin DIMM with the following specifications:

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PC2700 or PC3200 Synchronous DRAM &lpar;SDRAM&rpar;

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2.5 volt

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8-byte

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non-parity

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64-bit wide

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184-pin module

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maximum of 16 memory devices on the DIMM

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unbuffered—do not use registered or buffered SDRAM

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maximum height of 50 mm

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Using PC3200 memory does not provide additional speed benefits. Although the Mac mini supports PC3200 DIMMs, the PC3200 RAM will operate at PC2700 &lpar;333 MHz&rpar; speeds.

The Mac mini has a 256 MB base memory configuration, which can be expanded up to a maximum of 1 GB. The Mac mini can be configured to order &lpar;CTO&rpar; with 512 MB or 1 GB of SDRAM. Additional memory should be installed by an Apple Authorized Service Provider.